Owlbury Hall Barn

4.4★

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

Brogan
October 2024

“Really enjoyed our stay here.”

Good location went for a hike at carding mill valley! Our stay was for 6 adults and one dog. Plenty of room !

Good location went for a hike at carding mill valley! Our stay was for 6 adults and one dog. Plenty of room !

- Brogan, October 2024
Delphean August 2024

“Fantastic place to stay!”

Yes the facilities are somewhat dated but it reflects in the price and there wasn't any issues with the use of it. The games barn was brilliant, it is just an unused barn with run down stuff in it but perfectly usable and a great addition for the kids. The grounds were superb, the dogs loved the freedom of it and the children were able to fly a kite and run around plenty. Hot tub was lovely after a day of walking both in Wales and the Shropshire AONB. The owners were great both before and during the visit. Perfect place for a dog and child friendly holiday where you can just switch off from normal life.

- Delphean, August 2024

Thank you so much for taking time to provide feedback, we are delighted you had a great stay. We are committed to continually updating the property, whilst also retaining the barn's charm and original features. We hope you will visit again next year and benefit from the improvements we have planned! Property Owner
Ian August 2024

“Our stay at Owlbury barn was in general a good one .”

However we were surprised that the cottage was not segregated from the owners house in the description it say the grounds were secure for pets but in reality the grounds are open which was disappointing . The WIFI was also very poor and the only way we could watch tv was through a firestick and our phones .The property as previous reviews suggest is tired and a little more effort could make it more appealing both internally and externally. Overall we thought bearing in mind we stayed in peak holiday season the price was reasonable but we would invest more money in the future to secure a higher standard of property .

- Ian, August 2024

Thank you for the feedback, we very much appreciate it. I’m glad that your stay was generally a good one. I’m sorry you didn’t feel the description explained the situation regarding which areas were secure for the dogs well enough, I will relook at this. The aerial photos do show the proximity to the Hall though and it’s clear that there are 2 properties within the 11 acres. There is a small, securely fenced (4ft fencing) area at the rear of the Barn and around the hot tub and there are of course the 2 exercise paddocks which are fenced as well. We are sorry you experienced poor WiFi, we taken onboard your comments and upgraded the system. The Barn now has its own connection whereas previously it was being shared across the 2 properties so the speed and reliability is now much improved. We are glad though you felt it was overall value for money. We do have plans to make additional upgrades during the next couple of months. Thank you again for taking the time to provide feedback. Property Owner
Alan July 2024

“One or 2 small negatives, wifi was very patchy, although part of being away is to switch off so its not a biggie, but could be for some people.”

Sliding doors in bedrooms do not seem to open so could get a little warm downstairs in the sun. A couple of electric fans would be useful I feel in the hot weather. It looks like it would be lovely in the winter with all the heaters and log burners. IF I went again at this time of year I would bring fly spray, need the windows open to keep cool so a lot of flies get in. No storage in middle bedroom, didn't really bother us but might be useful for people to know. Saying that we had an excellent time, the location is superb, the land was great for the children and dogs to run around, always felt very safe at any time of the day. The inside space was plenty big enough for the 7 of us to sit around in comfort. Hot tub was a nice feature. Would definitely consider staying there again, it pretty much met all of our requirements and cost was reasonable considering facilities and the number of people we had.

- Alan, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback, it is very much appreciated. I have just ordered some additional storage for the middle bedroom and a couple of fans, so I hope that these will be useful additions. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Jane July 2024

“We had a very enjoyable stay Owlbury hall barn, very quiet and relaxing.”

We enjoyed exploring the area walking with our dog. We loved meeting James who was so friendly and Ruby his dog. A great place to stay.

- Jane, July 2024

Dear Jane, We are so pleased you had a lovely holiday and everything was ok for you. We hope to see you again in the future! Thank you for taking the time to review. Best wishes, Elise, James and Ruby! Property Owner
Claire July 2024

“Beautiful setting and lovely spacious accommodation .”

The only thing that could be improved is the WiFi which was intermittent.

- Claire, July 2024

Dear Claire, thank you for taking the time to review. We are so pleased you had a lovely holiday with us and enjoyed the setting and spacious accommodation. We hope to see you again in the future. Regards, Elise and James. Note for Potential Guests: The internet is provided by Star Link which is the best possible internet available in this location. We have had an engineer out since this feedback and it is working well. Property Owner
Elaine June 2024

“Fab break away with dogs.”

Loved the fact that there was so much space for them. Hot tub was a bonus. Will definitely return.

- Elaine, June 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again. Elise and James. Property Owner
Carole June 2024

“A stunning location.”

Beautiful setting. A lovely big house to stay in. Had everything you needed but it was a tad tired for the money. We had 3 families and so the living space was awesome. If I could suggest a new oven (or an air fryer) as the main oven is just a warmer im sure. The patio doors in the bedroom were all very precarious and weren't to be used. Lovely comfy beds, very dog friendly place. Would go again but more prepared.

- Carole, June 2024

So glad you had a great time and enjoyed the property. Thanks for highlighting the issue with the oven, a new one is on order. Property Owner
Kelly April 2024

“Pros - owner has been very helpful and responsive.”

Barn is really big and spacious. Cons- Badly maintained house Both bathrooms were leaking between the silicone (probably needs redoing). Barn is not suitable for families with young kids. Floor boards were creaky and and some were uneven and even loose which was extremely dangerous for crawlers and toddlers. Walls were really thin. We had white noise machine blasting but it was still very loud downstairs. There were lots of flies around even before we had arrived. Seems to be a clear issue as we found fly spray in the kitchen which we could not use due to chemicals being dangerous for dogs and babies. Beds were also overused- can feel every spring through the mattress. Owners were really lovely but honestly would not go back.

- Kelly, April 2024

Thank you Kelly for providing feedback. The mattresses were new 18 months ago and this is the first time anyone has mentioned the issue but we will certainly look to upgrade them. I have also arranged for someone to come and replace the silicone. Thanks for letting us know. I appreciate it can be very stressful holidaying with multiple families with babies, and perhaps agree that the upside down layout of the barn can lead to additional noise when babies are sleeping. The wonderful charm that comes with an authentic barn conversion does mean sound insulation will not be as good as in a modern property. Also flies, I'm afraid, are inevitable in country-life to some extent, but this is not something that has normally been a problem. I'm sorry that Owlbury Hall Barn was not the property for you but I'm pleased that you found us responsive and helpful to your needs. I wish you all the best for the future. Property Owner
Deborah February 2024

“Great location gardens perfect for dogs and very safe for them to run off lead ...”

Great location gardens perfect for dogs and very safe for them to run off lead ,stunning views from the upstairs lounge area there was a few complications with working the tv but your in the countryside and WiFi although in the property is unpredictable the host James is very helpful and Elise I will definitely be returning again bishops castle is only a ten min drive away and lovely to walk around I found the shop keepers very friendly we stayed for a long weekend

- Deborah, February 2024

So pleased that you and your dogs loved Owlbury! We look forward to having you stay with us again. Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review, it means a lot to us. Elise and James. Property Owner
Claire November 2023

“The barn is in a beautiful setting and the barn itself very spacious ideal for dogs.”

The fenced back was ideal for letting your dogs out at night and the paddocks great for the day plenty of enrichment for the dogs. The road down to the barn was a bit like an extreme sport as much of it needs repair and is single track but barely any traffic so not a problem.

- Claire, November 2023

Dear Claire, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We are glad you liked the accommodation, the gardens and fields and the setting. We very much hope to see you again soon. We have reported the potholes to the council and I'm sure they will come and fix them (again) soon. For any future guests concerned by this comment: The guest is referring to the stretch of road between the main road and the barn, which is 0.3 miles. It can get a little muddy in winter due to the occasional farm vehicle which comes down the lane and there are currently a few potholes. The council did fill these in a few months ago but we have reported it again and hopefully they will be addressed soon. As long as you take it steady though there is no cause for concern. This is the first time it has been raised in a review and no-one has ever had any problem getting to us or damaged their car, even if driving a low profile car. There is of course an option to access us from the other direction as well, which is a short detour but the road is in much better condition this way and avoids the small bridge/ford too. Very happy to send photos/videos of the road to anyone worried and in the meantime we'll keep chasing the council! Many thanks. Property Owner
Rachael August 2023

“We had a lovely few days at owlbury barn.”

Absolutely beautiful barn, with stunning views and grounds. Very clean and spacious. Our children loved the games. James was very helpful on arrival, we knew we could just ask if anything was needed. The hot tub was a perfect addition to the barn. Thank you for a lovely stay

- Rachael, August 2023

Thank you Rachael for the lovely review. We hope to see you again soon, Elise and James. Property Owner
Andrew August 2023

“Lovely stay at Owlbury Barn.”

Beautiful Outlook and surroundings. Loved the upside down layout. James and Elise were very helpful . Great place for a family holiday and the dogs loved it and meeting their new friend Ruby! Will definitely look forward to returning

- Andrew, August 2023

Dear Andrew, We are so pleased you had an enjoyable stay. Thank you for your kind words and we hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Elise and James Property Owner
Tanya May 2023

“We had a wonderful stay at Owlbury Hall Barn.”

It is in such a lovely place.The barn is spacious and comfortable and has everything you need. The grounds are huge and extremely beautiful. The hosts are fabulous and very friendly. Our pup Margot loved her first doggy holiday, especially playing with Ruby, their Lab. We loved every minute of our stay and we can't wait to return.

- Tanya, May 2023

We are so pleased you had such a wonderful time, we look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner
Amie May 2023

“We had a really lovely stay at Owlbury Hall Barn.”

The barn is stunning; very spacious, immaculate and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The surroundings are beautiful with plenty of space for our young children and fur babies to run and explore, with the added bonus of a pool table, ping pong table and a hot tub. The owners are really lovely and approachable and made us feel very welcome. The local area is lovely with plenty of walks and we would highly recommend a trip to Powis castle. We will definitely be returning to Owlbury Hall Barn, thank you all so much.

- Amie, May 2023

Thank you for such lovely feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and very much hope you do come and stay with us again. Property Owner
Martin May 2023

“A lovely charactered barn in beautiful rural setting.”

Peace and tranquility in abundance Perfect for dogs and humans alike to recharge your batteries. We will definitely be returning.

- Martin, May 2023

Delighted you had a great time, thank you for taking the time to do a review. We look forward to seeing you again in September! Property Owner
Deborah April 2023

“Amazing space, beautiful surroundings, friendly host, highly recommended for exploring the area, relaxation and just being in nature.”

- Deborah, April 2023

So glad you liked our place, thank you so much for leaving a review. We hope to see you again! Property Owner
Nicola April 2023

“Fabulous holiday.”

Accommodation was spacious, clean and well equipped. Lots of space outdoors for children and dogs to play. Would recommend and book again.

- Nicola, April 2023

Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback, we hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Kimberley March 2023

“Amazing week.”

. cottage delightful.. so much to do and see in the surrounding area. Beautiful little villages.. so enjoyed having lunch at Ragleigh inn (little statton) And coffee at many quaint village tea rooms. Walked the Montgomery canal lots of geocaching along the way. The national trust at little stratton walk was stunning with a lovely waterfall at the end. And the walk up to roundton hill, Montgomeryshire.. (this was volcanic many many years ago) views were incredible.. saw the red kites all around us. They are such elegant birds. All in all. Great holiday. Loved every minute oh and the jacuzzi was a perfect end to a perfect day. And our dogs had an amazing time too. Thank you James & Elise. X

- Kimberley, March 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review and let others know about the great places you found! Really pleased you liked the barn and had such a great stay! We hope to see you again. Property Owner
Caroline March 2023

“We really loved Owlbury Hall Barn and James was very helpful (including when we nearly got snowed in).”

It is a wonderful peaceful setting and lots of glorious walks. We'll be back

- Caroline, March 2023

Dear Caroline, We're so glad you enjoyed Owlbury, thank you for the lovely feedback. We hope to see you again, minus the snow! Best wishes, Elise and James Property Owner
Salman October 2022

“We had a fantastic few days over half term staying at Owlbury Hall Barn (family of 4 with 2 x 15 year old boys).”

The house is brilliant, so much space & the living room is great for relaxing in the evenings. The area is lovely with great walks on the doorstep & Bishops Castle is a nice small town with everything you need. Thank you to our hosts who could not have been more friendly or helpful. We’re looking forward to hopefully coming back again.

- Salman, October 2022

Thank you so much for the lovely review, we are delighted you liked the barn and enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

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Summary

Reverse-level barn conversion
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request)
x1 double sofa bed in lounge area
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
First-floor kitchen/diner
First-floor living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
Smart TV & WiFi
Fuel, power, and small pack of logs for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
Off-road parking for 6 cars
Bike storage
Hot tub
Six well-behaved dogs welcome, secure gravelled courtyard for the dogs with 4 foot fencing
There is also 2 additional fenced paddocks including a pond and woodland area for exercising dogs, the fields are not escape proof
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 2.8 miles
Note: Rustic barn with table tennis available for your use, please note there is no electricity
Note: dishwasher and washing machine in downstairs utility room

The property

Bishop's Castle 3.2 miles.

Situated just over the Wales/England border in Snead, Shropshire, lies Owlbury Hall Barn, a characterful detached, reverse-level barn conversion set on a 11-acre estate.

Family-friendly and pet-friendly, this lovely holiday home is delightfully rural and perfect for a walking or cycling holiday, with the Kerry Ridge visible from the property and a wealth of quaint towns and villages within easy reach.

Arriving, you will find plenty of off-road parking and extensive gardens you can spend warmer days enjoying, including two fenced paddocks so your canine companions can run free.

Inside, the ground-floor hosts the bedrooms and bathrooms, making it easy to unload your bags or jump straight into bed to rest after a busy day of walking.

Upstairs, gather with your loved ones for dinner; choose from a quick bite in the kitchen/diner which has been fitted with everything you could need for a self-catering stay, or the larger dining area in the living/dining room.

After eating, curl up in front of the fire while you watch a film on the Smart TV, or you could relax, unwind and reflect on your day in the hot tub.

When you can tear yourself away, explore the nearby Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or the popular Stiperstones village.

If you want to treat your loved ones to a meal out, the nearby Bishop's Castle has a choice of pubs and eateries to choose from.

Next stop is Montgomery, home to ruins of an 1100s castle and a handful of niche museums.

Further afield, shopping can be found in Ludlow, known for its medieval castle and fresh food market, where you can stock up on delicious produce to cook up a storm with at Owlbury Hall Barn.

No matter the season, Owlbury Hall Barn is a fabulous choice for a memorable holiday in a picture-perfect area.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

BISHOP'S CASTLE

Church Stretton 8 miles; Montgomery 10 miles; Shrewsbury 14 miles; Ludlow 18 miles.

The attractive market town of Bishop's Castle is surrounded by the South West Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The ancient town offers a weekly market and an excellent variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. It is famous for its annual Real Ale Festival, Tandem Triathlon and regular festivals and fairs, including Party in the Park and the particularly popular, Michaelmas Fair. The town is ideally placed for walking and touring the Welsh Marches, rural Shropshire and North Herefordshire, while the fascinating and well-known towns of Montgomery, Ludlow and Shrewsbury are all within easy reach. You can also enjoy the numerous nearby attractions, including Powis Castle, the Severn Valley Railway and walks along Offa’s Dyke and The Shropshire Way.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really enjoyed our stay here.”

“Fantastic place to stay!”

“Our stay at Owlbury barn was in general a good one .”

“One or 2 small negatives, wifi was very patchy, although part of being away is to switch off so its not a biggie, but could be for some people.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay Owlbury hall barn, very quiet and relaxing.”

“Beautiful setting and lovely spacious accommodation .”

“Fab break away with dogs.”

“A stunning location.”

“Pros - owner has been very helpful and responsive.”

“Great location gardens perfect for dogs and very safe for them to run off lead ...”

“The barn is in a beautiful setting and the barn itself very spacious ideal for dogs.”

“We had a lovely few days at owlbury barn.”

“Lovely stay at Owlbury Barn.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Owlbury Hall Barn.”

“We had a really lovely stay at Owlbury Hall Barn.”

“A lovely charactered barn in beautiful rural setting.”

“Amazing space, beautiful surroundings, friendly host, highly recommended for exploring the area, relaxation and just being in nature.”

“Fabulous holiday.”

“Amazing week.”

“We really loved Owlbury Hall Barn and James was very helpful (including when we nearly got snowed in).”

“We had a fantastic few days over half term staying at Owlbury Hall Barn (family of 4 with 2 x 15 year old boys).”

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The property

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About the location

BISHOP'S CASTLE